Newcastle dropped into the relegation zone on goal difference
after three goals in the first 17 minutes set the Blues on their way to an easy
win.

Diego Costa slid in the opener, a Rolando Aarons error let
in Pedro to run clear and fire home, and Costa set up Willian to make it 3-0.

Pedro and Bertrand Traore added further goals in the second
half, before Andros Townsend's late consolation.

The 20 year old Traore who has been limited to playing time came on in the last 30 minutes and got on the end of a cross from Cesar Azpilicueta to poke home Chelsea's 5th goal of the night.

The only thing to spoil Chelsea's night was an injury to
captain John Terry. The centre-half limped off with a hamstring injury before
half-time and is a doubt for Tuesday's trip to play Paris St-Germain in the
first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.

Chelsea's interim manager Guus Hiddink remains unbeaten in
12 games in all competitions, and his side are now unbeaten in their past 10
Premier League games.